Second only to Paris in French cities with the most museums, art plays a significant role with numerous artists moving to or nearby the city. You could spend an entire weekend break or even longer just visiting the museums. Unfortunately, although most of the museums used to be free, that is now only the case on the first and third Sundays of each month. There are seven day passes available, however, which make good economical sense.
Matisse Museum. This museum is located in a villa right next to the Roman excavations. It houses two hundred and thirty of his works including his last work from 1953, Flowers and Fruits. It also features many of his highly regarded sculptures and canvasses. For any fan of the artist, who lived in Nice from 1917 until 1954 when he died, this is a must see.
Marc Chagall Museum. For any fan wishing to see his works, this museum, which stands on the top of a hill, houses the most significant collection. The building was especially designed to showcase his work and utilises the bright lights of the Mediterranean. Chagall opened the museum in 1972. His paintings are divided into themed sections such as the Creation of Man which sees twelve paintings on display. There is also a large mosaic and a selection of sculptures.
Museum of Fine Arts Jules-Cheret. Also located in a villa, this museum was originally built for a Russian princess. It is one of the smallest yet highest quality museums in France and features a diverse and enigmatic collection. It features paintings by Klees Van Dongen and Jules-Cheret himself.
Asian Arts Museum. Kenzo Tange, the Japanese architect, was responsible for designing the museum which is located in a building on an artificial lake. It is made of glass and white marble. The art is from Japan, China, South East Asia and India and includes the Tea Ceremony.
Matisse Museum. This museum is located in a villa right next to the Roman excavations. It houses two hundred and thirty of his works including his last work from 1953, Flowers and Fruits. It also features many of his highly regarded sculptures and canvasses. For any fan of the artist, who lived in Nice from 1917 until 1954 when he died, this is a must see.
Marc Chagall Museum. For any fan wishing to see his works, this museum, which stands on the top of a hill, houses the most significant collection. The building was especially designed to showcase his work and utilises the bright lights of the Mediterranean. Chagall opened the museum in 1972. His paintings are divided into themed sections such as the Creation of Man which sees twelve paintings on display. There is also a large mosaic and a selection of sculptures.
Museum of Fine Arts Jules-Cheret. Also located in a villa, this museum was originally built for a Russian princess. It is one of the smallest yet highest quality museums in France and features a diverse and enigmatic collection. It features paintings by Klees Van Dongen and Jules-Cheret himself.
Asian Arts Museum. Kenzo Tange, the Japanese architect, was responsible for designing the museum which is located in a building on an artificial lake. It is made of glass and white marble. The art is from Japan, China, South East Asia and India and includes the Tea Ceremony.
